On a flight to Florence this morning, hope they get on with life as normal and don't grind to a halt too much because of it
Florence will be fine, Rome however - we were there during Pope Francis' selection and the city was dead. It was lovely and peaceful. Until his convoy nearly ran us over by Villa Borghese
In the scheme of Popes, was a decent Pope. First Jesuit and Latin American Pope, with focus on helping the poor, did challenge some of the hierarcy of the Catholic Church initially.
On a flight to Florence this morning, hope they get on with life as normal and don't grind to a halt too much because of it
Florence will be fine, Rome however - we were there during Pope Francis' selection and the city was dead. It was lovely and peaceful. Until his convoy nearly ran us over by Villa Borghese
There will now be 9 days of official mourning, and conclave will begin some time after 15 days according to press reports
so for us and DoctorCharlton, we are both arriving a few days after the 9 days of mourning (which includes the funeral). And Shrek and I leave on day 16, the day after the first possible day of Conclave
Sad news whether or not you are a Catholic or even religious. He was a humble, kind man, spoke out against war and spoke for the poorest and most marginalised in society.
What did he do for the victims of paedophile priests? Talk is easy, it’s actions that count.
Sad news whether or not you are a Catholic or even religious. He was a humble, kind man, spoke out against war and spoke for the poorest and most marginalised in society.
What did he do for the victims of paedophile priests? Talk is easy, it’s actions that count.
According to this Catholic website this is what has been done since he was made Pope. I'm not a Catholic or religious, but it is still sad news to hear of the death of a good man.
I’m off to Rome on 3rd May (next Saturday), will everything open up by then?
Very unlikely
What's your source? From a bit of research (so far), only Vatican museums but not the Sistine Chapel or gardens, St Peter's Basilica and Colosseum and most restaurants
I’m off to Rome on 3rd May (next Saturday), will everything open up by then?
Very unlikely
What's your source? From a bit of research (so far), only Vatican museums but not the Sistine Chapel or gardens, St Peter's Basilica and Colosseum and most restaurants
Because I’m going on a cruise which stops at Italy in June and they have put a message out today for those doing Italian excursions this week ( Rome , Piza and Florence) that the excursions are cancelled and most establishments in the ports are likely to be closed for at least a week.
I’m off to Rome on 3rd May (next Saturday), will everything open up by then?
Very unlikely
What's your source? From a bit of research (so far), only Vatican museums but not the Sistine Chapel or gardens, St Peter's Basilica and Colosseum and most restaurants
Because I’m going on a cruise which stops at Italy in June and they have put a message out today for those doing Italian excursions this week ( Rome , Piza and Florence) that the excursions are cancelled and most establishments in the ports are likely to be closed for at least a week.
Yes, 'at least a week'. That's because there is 9 days mourning which is more than a week. 3 May is more than a week and after the 9 day mourning period
I’m off to Rome on 3rd May (next Saturday), will everything open up by then?
Very unlikely
What's your source? From a bit of research (so far), only Vatican museums but not the Sistine Chapel or gardens, St Peter's Basilica and Colosseum and most restaurants
Because I’m going on a cruise which stops at Italy in June and they have put a message out today for those doing Italian excursions this week ( Rome , Piza and Florence) that the excursions are cancelled and most establishments in the ports are likely to be closed for at least a week.
Yes, 'at least a week'. That's because there is 9 days mourning which is more than a week. 3 May is more than a week and after the 9 day mourning period
So I contacted out hotel who said:
'We can reassure you that the hotel will remain open and fully operational during your stay from May 3rd to 7th. Local restaurants and visitor attractions are also expected to remain open as usual. While a period of mourning has been declared, no specific restrictions or closures have been officially announced at this time.'
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Until the end of the season.
I’m off to Rome on 3rd May (next Saturday), will everything open up by then?
https://www.cathstan.org/us-world/fighting-abuse-what-pope-francis-has-done-during-his-pontificate
'We can reassure you that the hotel will remain open and fully operational during your stay from May 3rd to 7th. Local restaurants and visitor attractions are also expected to remain open as usual. While a period of mourning has been declared, no specific restrictions or closures have been officially announced at this time.'